Local History: Olicana Historical Society
The Olicana Historical Society, which is affiliated to the Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society, arranges an annual winter programme of lectures on a variety of subjects of both general and local historical interest.
Meetings are being held in Jack Lofthouse Annexe at The Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Road, Ilkley, on the third Thursday of the month September to May starting at 7.30pm.
Just come along to a meeting if you wish to join or as visitor for one meeting £5 refundable if you join.
Annual Subscription £15
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Olicana Historical Society Programme 2025-6 THURSDAY, 17th SEPTEMBER Hesleden Farm : An Archaeological Investigation in Littondale -Dr Rebecca Wilson May Foster Pickles Memorial lecture
THURSDAY, 15th OCTOBER ‘ Boundary Stones. Discovering Hidden History in the Landscape - Hilary Jones
THURSDAY, 19th NOVEMBER ‘Guy Fawkes , Gunpowder Plot and Yorkshire Connections - Tony Morgan
THURSDAY, 17th DECEMBER Dr Margaret Sharp 1871-1963 , Championing Public Health in Bradford for more than 50 Years - Tricia Restorick 2027
THURSDAY, 21st JANUARY ‘ Child labour in Textile Mills - Derek Brooks
THURSDAY, 18th FEBRUARY The Rise and Fall of the Bradford Canal - Stuart Lines
THURSDAY, 18th MARCH ‘ Lady Mortimer and Edward 11 - Alison Harrop
THURSDAY, 15th APRIL The Butterfield Women of Cliffe Castle - Heather Millard The 72nd Annual General Meeting |